Dependent Personality Disorder & Addiction

Content Overview: Dependent personality disorder is a mental illness commonly associated with substance abuse. Learn more about the signs of a dependent personality, and how South Coast Counseling can help.

Characterized by the fear of being abandoned and a long-standing need for someone to take care of them, individuals with dependent personality disorder tend to lose faith in themselves and think little of their abilities and accomplishments. They start to feel bad for themselves and have little self-respect. Even simple tasks, such as making decisions, may be stressful and cause severe anxiety. Social relationships are very limited, with a focus on those individuals on whom the client is dependent.

Co-Occurring Disorders We Treat

Anti-Social Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

Dependent Personality Disorder

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Obessesive-Compulsive Personality Disoder

Bipolar Disorder (1,2, and Cyclothymic)

Chronic Mild Depression/ Dsythmia

Major Depressive Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Panic Disorder

PTSD/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder

Trauma

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

Opposistional Defiance Disorder

Insomnia Disorder

Chronic Pain Syndrome

At South Coast Counseling, we offer effective treatment solutions for dependent personality disorder. Our goal is to help you overcome the dependency and live a happy, productive life. We want to help you reach your full potential and succeed on your own. Dependency is not healthy, so we work to help you overcome those feelings of need and fear.

Some people who have dependent personality disorder also have co-occurring disorders. With that being said, we have helped clients with dependent personality disorder and substance abuse problems. We can help dependent personality disorder with alcohol abuse and dependent personality disorder and cocaine addiction.

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Working to help you overcome the obstacles, we can help you reach your full potential and regain control of your life and your relationships. We understand the importance of healthy, strong relationships without the unhealthy dependency shown with this particular personality disorder.

Contact South Coast Counseling today to learn more about our rehab options and mental health treatment programs. We create personalized treatment programs that address a multitude of needs, so we can help you overcome the obstacles and take control of your life.